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William Butler Jr

William Butler Jr

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • Criminal Law
  • Kentucky
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Biography

I first became interested in becoming a lawyer after reading books about noted trial lawyers such as Gerry Spence, Race Horse Haynes and Melvin Belli. I was inspired by their stories to go to law school even though I had already graduated from college and owned a successful business. I sold my business, was admitted to law school and dedicated myself to learning everything I could about being a courtroom lawyer. I learned that trying a case well is a skill that can’t be learned just from books. It takes alot of experience in a courtroom to really develop the ability. I have now been a trial lawyer for over 27 years. My first jury trial took place in 1987-an acquittal on a DUI case. Since that time, I have tried many cases in Federal Courts ranging from drug trafficking to Medicare fraud. Most cases settle without the need for a trial but I believe my clients receive more favorable offers of settlement because Prosecutors know that if an offer is not fair, I will not hesitate to go to trial and that I have the skills and experience to obtain a favorable outcome.

Education
University of Louisville
J.D. (1986) | Law
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University of Kentucky
B.A. (1972) | Economics & Political Science
Double Degree Economics & Political Science
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Professional Experience
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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Admitted to Practice
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
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Admitted to practice
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U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
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Admitted to practice
Professional Associations
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
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National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life Member
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Kentucky State Bar
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    free 30 minute consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Additional Practice Area
  • Federal Criminal law
Websites & Blogs
Website
kycriminallawyer.com
Contact & Map
200 S 7th St
Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone: (502) 582-2020